Update history

IFC Builder

User Coordinate System (UCS)

A tool has been added with which users can modify the coordinate system of the application. This tool is being implemented in several applications. In the 2021.a version, the tool is available in the following applications:

IFC Builder
CYPECAD MEP
CYPEHVAC
CYPEPLUMBING Sanitary Systems
CYPEPLUMBING Water Systems
CYPEPLUMBING Solar Systems
Open BIM Lighting
CYPELUX
CYPELUX CTE
CYPELUX RECS
CYPELUX HQE
CYPELUX LEED

CYPEHVAC, CYPELUX, CYPEPLUMBING, IFC Builder

Published on 10/07/2020
2021.a

Quantities of the architectural model

New parameters regarding the dimensions of the spaces of the architectural model have been added. These parameters will be exported as quantities in the IFC file that is generated for the project of the BIMserver.center platform. The information of the quantities can be interpreted by the Open BIM Quantities application to create the bill of quantities of the architectural model of the building. This new feature is also implemented for CYPECAD MEP.

New parameters:

Gross perimeter (IFC Quantity: GrossPerimeter)
Net perimeter (IFC Quantity: NetPerimeter)
Gross wall area (IFC Quantity: GrossWallArea)
Net wall area (IFC Quantity: NetWallArea)
Area of openings in walls

IFC Builder

Published on 14/05/2020
2020.f

Export quantities to the BIM project

As of the 2020.c version, IFC Builder allows users to export the quantities of the project, in FIEBDC-3 (.bc3) format, to the linked BIM project on the BIMserver.center platform. This information is generated automatically, is available to all the members of the project work group and can be downloaded to then import it in budget management programs such as Arquimedes.

In the “Export” menu of the “Export in IFC format” panel of IFC Builder, users can activate the “Export quantities (FIEBDC-3)” option.

IFC Builder

Published on 29/11/2019
2020.c

Import PDF files as drawing templates

As of the 2020.c version, users can import files in PDF format in CYPE programs to use them as drawing templates.

This way, PDF files join DWG, DXF and the most common image format files as files that can be used as templates on each floor.

The programs that can currently use this feature are:

CYPECAD MEP
IFC Builder
CYPEHVAC Radiant floor
GIACOMINI, ORKLI, POLYTHERM, ROTH, SAUNIER DUVAL and UPNOR Open BIM Systems.

In upcoming versions, this feature will be implemented in other CYPE programs in which data is introduced by floor.

CYPEHVAC Radiant Floor, IFC Builder

Published on 29/11/2019
2020.c

View shadows on the 3D model of the building

As of the 2020.a version, in the 3D view of the application, it is possible to show the shadows of the model and those produced by adjacent buildings. This new functionality is available in the “Shadows” group, in the left side menu of the 3D Views window.

When the shadow view is activated, they are projected onto the buildings represented in the 3D view and on the ground (if it is included in the 3D view).

The location of the project must be indicated by stating its “Orientation” and its “Latitude”. By default, the orientation will be obtained from the project (Project > Project > Orientation) although it is possible to modify it in the 3D view.

Users can choose the solar time and any day of the year on which the shadows are to be reproduced, as well as show the position of the sun and its trajectory.

It is also possible to represent an animation of the 3D view in which the daily variation of the shadow is observed every day of the year at the selected time. The animation can be stopped at any moment, allowing users to view the shadows that are cast at any time and day of the year.

IFC Builder

Published on 06/08/2019
2020.a

New requirements and warnings

New requirements and warnings have been included in the 2019.h version, which communicate between applications included in the Open BIM workflow.

Requirements
- Between “Open BIM Water Equipment” and “CYPELEC Electrical Mechanisms”
  Power outlets must be introduced near household appliances. More information.
Warnings
- Between “CYPEDOC CTE HS 3” and “IFC Builder”
  In homes, kitchens, dining rooms, bedrooms and lounges must have exterior carpentry.

CYPELEC Electrical Mechanisms, IFC Builder

Published on 23/05/2019
2019.h

New requirements and errors

The applications included in the Open BIM workflow of the 2019.g version include new requirements and errors that are communicated between them.

Between “Open BIM Residential Furniture” and “Open BIM Electrical Mechanisms”
Electrical outlets should be introduced near electrical appliances.
Between “CYPEFIRE CTE” and “IFC Builder”
The horizontal and vertical dimensions of façade openings must be at least 0.80 m and 1.20 m respectively, and be located at a height, with respect to the floor, not exceeding 1.20 m, according to DB SI 5 Fire-fighter intervention - Section 2.

The requirements and errors that are currently implemented in the Open BIM workflow can be found in the “List of requirements and errors” section of the “Open BIM workflow requirements” webpage.

CYPELEC Electrical Mechanisms, IFC Builder

Published on 04/04/2019
2019.g

64-bit Version

As of the 2019.f version, CYPE programs (those downloaded from our website and those downloaded from the BIMserver.center platform) are compiled for 64-bit systems. The 64-bit compilation of CYPE software implies the use of the superior features of 64-bit processors and operating systems compared to those of 32 bits.

Please bear in mind that you must have a 64-bit operating system to be able to work with any 64-bit software.

In any case and as a temporary measure, the 2019.f version is available in 64 and 32 bits on the download area of our webpage. The programs that can be downloaded from the BIMserver.center platform are only available in 64 bits. If you have a 64-bit operating system, you can work with either the 64-bit and 32-bit version of our software, although we strongly recommend that you install the 64-bit CYPE software version.

You can see which operating system is installed on your computer by clicking on "Control panel > System".

Since 64-bit microprocessors began to be massively introduced into personal computers from 2003 and from the Windows XP version, Microsoft already offers the two versions of its operating systems (32 and 64 bits). We understand that almost all our users will have computers with 64-bit processors (x64) and 64-bit operating systems.

It could occur that a user may wish to work with a computer with a 64-bit processor but with a 32-bit operating system. It would be very strange if the computer had a 32-bit processor (x86 - computers over 15 years old). If any of these is your case, we advise you to talk to your hardware or software provider to update your situation as soon as possible. However, you can download the 32-bit version and work with CYPE programs that can be downloaded from our website until your situation is up-to-date.

AcouBAT by CYPE, Arquimedes, CYPE 3D, CYPE Accessibility, CYPE Cost Estimator, CYPE Gas Supply, CYPE Sewerage, CYPE Water Supply, CYPECAD, CYPEFIRE FDS, CYPEFIRE Hydraulic Systems, CYPEHVAC Radiant Floor, CYPEHVAC Schematics, CYPELEC, CYPELEC Electrical Mechanisms, CYPELEC MULTILINE, CYPELEC Networks, CYPELEC PV Systems, CYPELUX, CYPEPLUMBING, CYPESOUND, CYPETEL Wireless, CYPETHERM BRIDGES, CYPETHERM EPlus, CYPETHERM HYGRO, CYPETHERM LOADS, CYPEURBAN, IFC Builder, Open BIM Model Checker, Open BIM Switchboard, Plugin Open BIM - Revit, Portal frame generator, Punching shear verification, StruBIM Deep Beams, StruBIM Embedded Walls

Published on 18/02/2019
2019.f

Multi-instance

The possibility of opening IFC Builder several times simultaneously has been implemented, so users may work on several projects at the same time. This option was already available for other CYPE applications.

IFC Builder

Published on 05/06/2018
2019.a

Architectural element information in the 3D viewer of BIMserver.center

As of the 2019.a version IFC Builder includes data on the geometric model in the file in "gltf" format, which is used to display the 3D model in the web viewer of the BIMserver.center platform. Thanks to this new feature, BIM project collaborators will be able to obtain the following information regarding the construction elements of the project:

Façades, party walls, partitions, basement walls, screeds, floor slabs and roofs.
- Reference of the type
- Thickness
Doors, external carpentry and glazed openings
- Reference of the type
- Width
- Height
Skylights
- Reference of the type
Nearby buildings and other obstacles
- Height

IFC Builder

Published on 05/06/2018
2019.a

Export DXF and DWG templates to the IFC model of the building

The 2018.a version of IFC Builder allows users to export the DXF or DWG templates included in the project to IFC format. IFC Builder also allows users to generate a DXF template for each floor of the project to be exported to IFC format. The program generates them based on the construction elements included in the project. These templates can be useful when no previous DXF or DWG files exist.

For all this, two options have been implemented in the Export in "IFC" format dialogue box:

Export templates
Exports the DXF or DWG templates of the project, including what has been managed by users (layer management, displacements, angle of rotation, etc.).
Generate DXF plans per floor
The names of the DXF plans that are generated by the program are composed of the name of the project and that of the corresponding floor.

These templates can be read by CYPE programs linked to that project via the Open BIM workflow, which use a graphical data entry interface: CYPECAD, CYPELUX, CYPELEC, CYPEFIRE CTE, CYPEFIRE Sprinklers, CYPETEL, CYPEPLUMBING Sanitary Systems, CYPEGAS, CYPETHERM (HVAC, EPlus, CTE Plus, REC Plus, C.E...); and their generic and country-specific versions for those who have them.

This connection keeps the model updated with any changes that are made to the DXF or DWG templates in IFC Builder.